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"With Extinction Horizon, Nicholas Sansbury Smith delivers unrelenting, unmerciful action to his readers, and he weaves it seamlessly with just enough scientific know-how that after each chapter you're left looking around and wondering not IF this is going to happen, but WHEN."―D. J. Molles, author of The Remaining on Extinction Horizon

"Nicholas Sansbury Smith combines plausible science with fast-paced military action in an epic juggernaut that races along at supersonic speed. Fans of the genre are sure to love it!"―Russell Blake,bestselling author of The Day After Never on The Extinction Cycle

"A blistering, high octane thrill ride to the brink of humanity's extinction. Nicholas Sansbury Smith plunges the reader right into the middle of the action, alongside a cast of unforgettable characters, as they fight tooth and nail to survive one impossible mission after another-to stop an extinction level virus. The Extinction Cycle series is post-apocalyptic, military science fiction at its best. Highly addictive!"―Steven Konkoly, USA Today bestselling author of The Jakarta Pandemic on The Extinction Cycle

"Fast-paced military action meets cool, cutting-edge science. Extinction is no longer a Darwinian battle of the fittest. It's a race for survival."―E. E. Giorgi, author of Chimeras on The Extinction Cycle

"Extinction Horizon is a roller coaster ride of fear and adrenaline that you will not want to put down. Nicholas Sansbury Smith once again separates himself from the masses with a brilliantly entertaining post-apocalyptic thriller."―W. J. Lundy, author of Only the Dead Live Forever on The Extinction Cycle

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Another fantastic novel by Smith. After reading the first 2 books in the series, I had no idea how the author could top them. Well, it is safe to say that this is the best book in the series thus far. Smith has ramped up the action, suspense, romance and even a little bit of humor to keep all of his fans and yes, even the newbies, happy. I love how the story line is easy to follow and every scenario is different from the previous. Yes, Beckham is consistently charged with taking his team into the thick of it in order to perform some impossible mission, but there is always a new outcome you don't see coming. With twists and turns, violence and gore and love and hate, there is plenty to like in this series. But will you be able to catch your breath? I'll leave it to you to find out. Can't wait to read Book 4: Extinction Evolution!!!!

Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival. - Winston Churchill

This is the third book in the EXTINCTION CYCLE series, with at least four planned. Book one EXTINCTION HORIZON and book two EXTINCTION EDGE were two of my favorite post-apocalyptic books...ever. Now book three in the series EXTINCTION AGE is here and this is the best book so far. I was lucky enough to get an Advanced Reading Copy and I am a happy fan girl. I also bought a copy of the book for my collection - and to support this exceptional author.

MSGT Reed Beckham and Dr. Kate Lovato are back, battling the Variants by any means possible, along with the other members of Team Ghost...and Fitz, the sharpshooter soldier who just happens to have blades for legs.

Besides being killing machines, the Variants are evolving quickly into even smarter, deadlier foes against mankind. Operation Liberty, which failed overwhelmingly, was just an example of the animal cunning of these creatures.

Now Kate is back in the lab trying to come up with another weapon to use against the Variants. If she fails, things are looking downright impossible for mankind.

Author Smith has a deft touch with the rapid pacing of this series and this book really zooms along. He also has a talent for bringing his characters to life on the pages. Of course, that doesn't mean they're going to stay alive. His battle scenes end up looking like wedding scenes in A Game of Thrones.

So be prepared for bloodshed, pathos, romance, and hope. This is a dark series but there are moments of hope, too.

*this review is for all of the books in this series*This is the craziest, most action packed post-apocalyptic novel I have ever read! When books use the term "action packed," what they mean is "action included." This book is figuratively crammed and stuffed to a near bursting capacity with thrilling action scenes. I've never been so oblivious to my surroundings before, as I read this in one sitting from start to finish! The military characters are intimidatingly rough, athletic and organized, so when they struggle for survival against some horrifying creatures, you really get nervous and fear for the wellbeing of the planet.Which brings me to the next point, that these are not typical zombies or diseased humans. These are disgusting and almost impossible-to-kill monsters that are the result of immense evolutionary twists from humans, who are turned into hungry beasts. Basically modified zombies on mass steroids. I think some of the scariest novels stem from having villains that overly dominate and have very few if any evident weaknesses. I was so nervous because it felt like characters were dying left and right, so you never really knew what would happen next. These creatures only seem to get stronger and stronger as you read through each book in this series.That brings me to yet another point. All of the books in this series are epic. Sometimes sequels pale in comparison, but every one of these was as terrifying and attention grasping as the first. Luckily, all the books are out, so if you experience any cliffhangers, you can dive right into the next book.If you want to read an intense and thrilling book that will stick with you long after you've finished, then I highly recommend this entire series!

Last year I was thrilled to discover an outstanding new Extinction/Apocalypse author, Nicholas Sansbury-Smith. Much to my joy, after I powered through the first book in a night, I went on to discover and consume the next two books in quick succession. I told my family to consider me off limits until I had finished all three available books in this series. After finishing the third I felt desperate to read the next story in the series and while grateful to be able to pre-order book 4 I was gutted that I was going to have to wait a few months for the next book in this exhilarating, high octane, gripping series. I rarely go on-line to review any author; but for Nicholas Sansbury Smith I am happy to make an exception. I would love to see this expertly transferred to the film medium and hope that Nicholas Sansbury Smith has already begun book 5 as the wait between books in an exceptional series can be painful for a devoted reader. Thank goodness for Kindle and self-publishing authors. I've never signed up for another author's early release notices so this was a first for me. Take the time to sample Book One - you won't be disappointed.